Major General Oscar Munanura has taken over as the Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces (UPDF) Chief of Defence Intelligence and Security (CDIS), replacing Major General Richard Otto.
Munanura assumed office on Monday, November 9, during a handover ceremony at the military intelligence headquarters in Mbuya, Kampala.
The ceremony was presided over by the Commander of Land Forces, Lt Gen Kayanja Muhanga, who represented the Chief of Defence Forces and Senior Presidential Advisor on Special Operations, Gen Muhoozi Kainerugaba.
Muhanga commended Otto for his service and contribution to the military intelligence establishment, describing his tenure as a record of professional achievement.
He urged military officers to prioritise timely and reliable intelligence, warning that delays could compromise military operations while intelligence breaches could endanger soldiers on the battlefield.
Muhanga also challenged Munanura to meet the expectations of the military leadership through discipline, loyalty, commitment and dedication to duty.
In his remarks, Munanura thanked the Commander-in-Chief and the CDF for entrusting him with leadership of the intelligence establishment.
He pledged to discharge his responsibilities with diligence and professionalism, promising to provide visionary leadership.
Otto, who has served in military intelligence from junior positions to the highest level, expressed gratitude for the opportunity to lead the institution.
He also previously held several military command positions at battalion, brigade and division levels.
The handover ceremony was attended by the UPDF Chief of Joint Staff, Lt Gen Jack Bakasumba, and other members of the UPDF Staff and Command Committee.